Opening opportunities, shaping futures

The Association of Accounting Technicians
Annual Report 31 March 2026

Throughout the year, AAT continued to evolve in response to a fluid and fast-changing external environment, maintaining open pathways to careers in finance for everyone.

152000

We have over 152,000 members and students

7000+

We have over 7,000 licensed members throughout the UK

468

We work with 468 AAT approved training providers

152000

We have over 152,000 members and students

7000+

We have over 7,000 licensed members throughout the UK

468

We work with 468 AAT approved training providers

CEO's statement
"Having gone through a period of significant change, I’m hugely proud that Team AAT pulled out all the stops to deliver what we said we were going to."
Sarah Beale MAAT, FCCA
AAT CEO
CEO's statement
"Having gone through a period of significant change, I’m hugely proud that Team AAT pulled out all the stops to deliver what we said we were going to."
Sarah Beale MAAT, FCCA
AAT CEO
2700+

users of our virtual work experience programme

4%

higher completion rates across all our qualifications combined compared with previous years

9/10

overall satisfaction rating for AAT Connect and Impact Awards from 285 members

20000+

CPD Bitesize modules were completed by members over the last year

2700+

users of our virtual work experience programme

4%

higher completion rates across all our qualifications combined compared with previous years

9/10

overall satisfaction rating for AAT Connect and Impact Awards from 285 members

20000+

CPD Bitesize modules were completed by members over the last year

Chair's statement
"The ambition is clear: to ensure AAT continues to open doors to the profession while equipping members with the skills needed for the future."
Sir Stephen Hillier
2025–26 Chair
Chair's statement
"The ambition is clear: to ensure AAT continues to open doors to the profession while equipping members with the skills needed for the future."
Sir Stephen Hillier
2025–26 Chair
50

bursaries awarded to students to provide full funding for their AAT courses

17800

registrations for our accelerAATe student conference

55

Continued Professional Development (CPD) webinars delivered for members

2030 strategy

Following the launch of our new organisational design, we’ve been building our core foundations with a focus on structure, systems, processes, and upskilling colleagues

33200+

Certificates of qualification completion issued across all levels as our students and members advance in their careers

50

bursaries awarded to students to provide full funding for their AAT courses

17800

registrations for our accelerAATe student conference

55

Continued Professional Development (CPD) webinars delivered for members

2030 strategy

Following the launch of our new organisational design, we’ve been building our core foundations with a focus on structure, systems, processes, and upskilling colleagues

33200+

Certificates of qualification completion issued across all levels as our students and members advance in their careers

Our strategy

Keeping our profession relevant

Driving up professional standards

Building responsible business

Community We’ll put our dynamic, inclusive community at the heart of every decision we make.

Partnerships We’ll develop and grow our effective partnerships with governments, professional bodies, training bodies and employers.

Digital innovation We’ll apply a digital first approach

Evidence-based decisions We’ll consult diverse perspectives and leverage data effectively in our decision making and share our insights with the profession.

Download the full report

Annual Report 2026

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AAT Annual Report 2025

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Annual Report 2021

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Annual Report 2020

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